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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.63, 810.03 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.63, 810.03 and 335.31 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.63 : 810.03 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.63/810.03 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.63x = 810.03 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.63x = 271,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,611.16/540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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